Mirror Jewelry Wall Hangers

If you are running out of places to store your jewelry, then check out this cute and oh so clever idea by Homey Oh My!

Project and Photo by
Homey Oh My!

These mirrors are all over the craft stores so they are easy to get. She also uses E6000 to glue on the components and, if you live in an apartment, you don't damage the walls because she uses Command Strips to hang up the mirrors. Oh My! Clever, indeed.

Really easy, really cute and functional too - so what's not to love.

Click HERE to make a few of your own.

Now go bead something.

Multi-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Holy smokes - I am so in love with this design!

Multi-Strand Necklace and Earrings by
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

But, what's not to love when you're working with corals and turquoise! Oh yeah - silver too. And, multi-strands. And, chain. And, a wild assortment of different types and sizes of beads.

Can I just say again that I am so in love with this design?

Although there is no actual tutorial for this design (by Esther Pollock - Jewelry Production Specialist in the Marketing Content Development Group for Fire Mountain), they do have a list of materials you need to create your own.

And, really, it's just simply stringing and some bead chain all wrapped together in a cone that is attached to a chain necklace. If you work with Viking Knit, this would be a great time to add one of a piece of that. If not, then you can use some chain - vintage or new.

Anyway, click HERE to see the list of materials you need.

Now go bead something.

Is the Best PCB Etchant in Your Kitchen?

If you are a metal worker, then you're probably familiar with Ferric Chloride, the solution used to etch patterns into copper. If you don't know a lot about etching, have been wanting to try it, but are a little intimidated by the use of FC, then you may want to check this out.

Did you know that the best PCB Etchant may be located right in your kitchen cabinet!

Homemade PCB Etchant and Photo
By Feynmaniac

That's right - vinegar, salt and hydrogen peroxide are all you need to create your own etchant solution - and, isn't that so less intimidating that Ferric Chloride?

I was formally trained to use Ferric Chloride to etch copper (even bronze) and ferric nitrate for sterling; but, I am really going to give this homemade recipe by Feynmaniac at Instructables a try.

You should too if you've been wanting to try your hand at this easy technique to get texture on your metal pieces.

Click HERE to get all the how tos.

Now go bead/etch something.

Bling Bracelet

Check out this video tutorial on how to create a  Bling Bracelet like this:

Bling Bangle
Photo Still (from youtube video) and Project by Gina's Gem Creations

It's made by Gina's Gem Creations and how often have I said I love video tutorials (okay - I'll answer that - alot!).

Click HERE to get the instructions. It is a full 40 minute video so be sure to set aside some time to check it out.

Now go bead something.

Cute Zipper Bracelet

I think if you like beads, you probably have your share of fabric and notions laying around. So, this would make a super-easy, perfect mother/daughter (even mother/son) project to tackle this summer.

A Zipper Bracelet (no sewing required) by Craftside.

Zipper Bracelet
Project and Photo by Craftside

With all the cute zipper styles and colors (think neon!) now available at any fabric or quilt store, the options are endless. Even if you don't happen to have an extra zipper laying around, why not search through some old things and recycle one? I can so see this in denim with pearls... and studs ... and flowers ... and.... you get the picture.

Since it's no sew, you'll be zipping your way through a whole bunch of them quickly (see what I did there?).

Any who, click HERE to get all the instructions.

Now go bead something.

Anthro Inspired Party Animal Necklace

Oh... my... gosh! I am so loving this Anthro inspired Party Animal Necklace by Bev at Flamingo Toes.

Party Animal Necklace
Photo and Project by Flamingo Toes

This is another one of Anthro inspired jewelry pieces created by Bev and while the real ones will set you back around $40.00, you can create this one for around $10.00.

All you need is a bit of trim, a few beads, a jump ring (or two), a chain or necklace of some type and, of course, a miniature animal figure (I've seen these at my local craft store for a buck or two).

Super easy to make with a lot of close-up pictures on the how tos.

Click HERE to make your own.

Now go bead something.

JUNE 2014 MEETING

June Meeting:
Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 am
Independent Bank Building
750 Bering Drive

First Floor Conference Room

Texas Star Earrings
Photo and Project by Royelle Giddings

Program - Texas Star Earrings:
HBS Member, Royelle Giddings, has been teaching for many years, so it is quite a treat to have her for this month's program (just in time for the 4th of July) - Texas Star Earrings.

Supplies to Bring:
-  Size 8, 11 or 15 (your choice) seed beads in red white and blue - of course!
-  Beading needle
-  Beading thread of your choice
-  Beading mat
-  Earring findings

Directions:
Driving South on 610 (towards Galleria), take the Woodway/Memorial Dr. exit and make a right on Woodway (away from Memorial Park). Take Woodway for about about 1 to 1.5 miles to Bering Dr. and make a left (Bering is the next light after Chimney Rock). Then drive about one half mile to 750 Bering Dr. (Independent Bank building) which is on your right. If you pass up Kelsey Seybold Clinic on Sugar Hill Road you just barely missed it. The conference room is located on the 1st floor.

Parking and Entering the Building:
Park in the 750 Bering parking garage located to the right of the Independent Bank building. Then go through the garage and enter the conference room through the glass doors at back of the building.